Interpret the Evidence
How does Reagan describe the relationship between the United States and the Soviet Union in the early 1980s (Documents 28.11 and 28.12)? What connections does he make between religion and foreign policy?
What does Geraldine Ferraro say is wrong with the foreign policy of Ronald Reagan (Document 28.13)? According to Ferraro, how would a Democratic administration do things differently?
In his speech to students at Moscow State University, how does President Reagan define freedom (Document 28.14)? How does he use Russian history to gain support for his message? What does he say has changed since his “evil empire” speech?
How does President George H. W. Bush justify renewed American leadership in the world (Document 28.15)? Are his arguments different from those used by President Reagan in 1983 and 1988? Why or why not? How does he justify the war against Iraq?
Put It in Context
What role did the Reagan administration play in ending the Cold War? What circumstances made the cessation of hostilities feasible?